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Jul282025 by editorNo Comments

Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex will go a long way in perpetuating legacy of iconic martyr: CM

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Khatkar Kalan (SBS Nagar), July 28 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday laid the foundation stone of the Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex, which will be constructed at a cost of ₹51.70 crore as a humble tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam. Paying heartfelt floral tributes to the legendary martyr, the Chief Minister said that Shaheed-e-Azam sacrificed his life to liberate India from the chains of foreign imperialism. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that the project will be completed within nine months and will serve as a source of inspiration for future generations to serve the country selflessly. He added that this significant initiative aims to preserve and promote the unparalleled legacy of this great son of the soil. The Chief Minister emphasized that the c...

Jul282025 by editorNo Comments

Jasvir Singh Garhi meets New Zealand Member of Parliament Philip Stoner Tafford

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Chandigarh/Auckland, July 28: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi met with senior New Zealand politician and Member of Parliament Philip Stoner Tafford. Mr. Tafford is a former Union Minister of New Zealand. During this meeting, Mr. Garhi discussed issues related to Punjabis in New Zealand with Mr. Tafford, in addition to this, the incidents of burning of Sikh and some other religious flags in New Zealand in the past were also discussed and he appealed to him to ask the New Zealand government to make people aware of other religions. Along with this, he requested Mr. Tafford to motivate New Zealand companies to invest in Punjab. S. Gadri invited Mr. Philip Stoner Tafford to visit Sri Amritsar Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib and other places in...

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Punjab to Recruit 60 Psychologist Counselors for State Jails: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, July 28 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema today announced a significant step towards bolstering mental healthcare within the state's correctional facilities. He said that approval has been granted to recruit 60 Psychologist Counselors for jails across Punjab. In a statement issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized the AAP led Punjab Government's commitment to the well-being of inmates. "This initiative underscores our dedication to providing comprehensive support to individuals within the prison system, including crucial mental health services," he added. Revealing further, the Finance Minister Cheema said that the Jails Department will oversee the recruitment of these 60 Psychologist Counselors through a completely transparent ou...

Jul272025 by editorNo Comments

YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH: PUNJAB POLICE RECOVERS OVER 1000 KG HEROIN IN LESS THAN 5 MONTHS

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CHANDIGARH, July 27: In a significant stride under the ongoing anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police has recovered 1,002 kilograms of heroin in less than five months. Since the launch of the campaign on March 1, 2025, Punjab Police has registered 14,906 first information reports (FIRs) and arrested 23,647 drug smugglers, reaffirming its commitment to a drug-free Punjab. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann had asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free state. Since the launch of the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign, Punjab Police...

Jul272025 by editorNo Comments

From August 1, Anti-Drug Education to Begin in Punjab Government Schools – Harjot Singh Bains

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Nangal/Chandigarh, July 27 – Starting August 1, a new anti-drug education subject will be introduced in Punjab’s government schools, as part of the state government's special initiative "War Against Drugs". This move is being hailed as a strong grassroots-level step under Punjab's broader mission to create a drug-free society. The announcement was made by Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains, who handles the Departments of Education and Information & Public Relations, while addressing a large and impactful gathering during the anti-drug seminar organized by the Electronic Media Press Club at the School of Eminence in Nangal. Minister Bains emphasized that the “War Against Drugs” campaign has received wholehearted support from the press fraternity, who have played a critical rol...

Jul272025 by editorNo Comments

3 Child Beggars Rescued During 11 Special Raids Under Statewide Campaign: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, July 27: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today informed that under the ongoing state-level campaign “Project JEEVANJYOT–2”, three child beggars were rescued during 11 special raids carried out across various districts of Punjab. Since the launch of this phase of the campaign, a total of 195 children have been rescued through 190 special raids conducted over the last 11 days. She added that these raids were conducted by the district-level Child Protection Teams in Barnala, Bathinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur, Sri Muktsar Sahib, and Tarn Taran. During the recent raids, two children were rescued in Hoshiarpur and one in Sangrur. After counselling, the child rescued in Sangrur...

Jul272025 by editorNo Comments

Mann Government Committed to Welfare of Elderly: ₹1347 Crore Disbursed Under Old Age Pension Scheme till June 2025 – Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, July 27: In a major step towards ensuring the dignity and welfare of senior citizens, the Punjab Government has disbursed an amount of ₹1347 crore under the Old Age Pension Scheme up to June 2025. This was stated today by Dr. Baljit Kaur, Punjab's Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development. Sharing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that as many as 22.75 lakh senior citizens have benefitted from the pension scheme till June 2025. She further informed that a budgetary allocation of ₹4100 crore has been made under the scheme for the current financial year. Dr. Kaur emphasized that the Mann Government is fully committed to the upliftment and care of the elderly population. “Under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab...

Jul262025 by editorNo Comments

NOW, RC & DL SERVICES AVAILABLE AT SEWA KENDRAS & DOORSTEP

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Chandigarh, July 26: In a significant step towards citizen-centric governance, the Punjab Government has made available Transport department’s 30 services including Registration Certificate (RC) and Driving Licence (DL) at Sewa Kendras and through Doorstep Delivery to eliminate the need for citizens to visit RTO offices or rely on agents, said Mr. Aman Arora, Minister of Good Governance and Information Technology (GG&IT), Punjab. Mr. Aman Arora was chairing a high-level meeting at MGSIPA with senior officers and all the Deputy Commissioners to review the implementation of the recently launched Revenue and Transport departments’ services at Sewa Kendras and through Door Step Delivery. Notably, Revenue department’s six services including Deed Registration, Mutation on the basis ...

Jul262025 by editorNo Comments

’YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 147, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 362 SITES; 113 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, July 26: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 147th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 362 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 113 drug smugglers after registration of 72 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 23,527 in 147 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 6.1 kg heroin, 1.7 kg opium, 3115 intoxicant tablets/pills/injections and Rs 1.02 lakh drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. &n...

Jul262025 by editorNo Comments

GURMEET KHUDIAN INSPECTS MEGA FOOD PARK; DIRECTS OFFICIALS TO FOCUS ON AGRI-GROWTH

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Chandigarh/Ludhiana, July 26: With aim to further boost support to the state farmers and agri-entrepreneurs, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian visited the Mega Food Park in Ladhowal, Ludhiana to inspect the infrastructural facilities and industrial units set up there. S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, conducted a comprehensive review of Punjab Agro Industries Corporation's (PAIC) ongoing and proposed initiatives. While emphasising on the importance of prioritising agricultural sector growth, S. Khudian directed officials to focus on initiatives that would drive development and prosperity in the sector. Meanwhile, he also met with representatives from prominent food processing industries, including Godrej Tyson Foods, DelMonte Foods, Anand Kartar Bake...